Definition of Recognition

acknowledgement; identification; awareness

Examples of Recognition in a sentence

The biggest form of gratitude we can extend to the fallen soldiers is our recognition that they gave their lives so that others might live.  🔊

Jeff was given a medal of honor in recognition of the twenty-five years he spent fighting for his country.  🔊

David’s house was destroyed beyond recognition by a massive tornado that touched down only a few miles south of his town.  🔊

Melanie said that it is wrong to show any kind of recognition to illegal aliens who stole over the Mexican border.  🔊

Recognition passed over Ben’s face after the effects of the drug started to wane and he began to process information.  🔊

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